Empress of France, born Marie Josèphe Rose Tascher de La Pagerie (1763-1814), who married Napoleon in 1796 and was divorced in 1810, unable to produce an heir. Uncommon LS in French, signed “Josephine,” one page, 7.25 x 9, September 11, 1809. Untranslated letter from her Château de Malmaison, regarding sending "l'histoire naturelle des Tangaras." In fine condition. Accompanied by a partial folder and description from French dealer Pierre Cornuau.
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